It's that time of year again: graduations, weddings, reunions. If you're looking for a family-friendly, unique place for guests to stay, Penny Lemberger has the answer.
Lemberger has opened the Southern Breeze House, a vacation rental right in the heart of York. The brick rancher with the pretty yard is at 20 Wright Ave.
"I'd originally bought the house as an investment," Lemberger said. "But York has needed a more upscale, contemporary place that's different from the impersonal motels."
The house, which is in the historic district and within walking distance of downtown, has three bedrooms and two baths. It's fully furnished, including linens and kitchen equipment. Included are a washer/dryer, cable, central heating and air, and cable Internet.
"We've had people stay for a few nights, and we've had longer rentals," Lemberger said. Recently, a couple from up North stayed for six weeks while they were house hunting in York County.
The prices are reasonable: $110 per night (with a two-night minimum); $700 per week; longer stays are negotiable.
"People like the convenience," Lemberger said. "It's like renting a beach house, but we supply everything you need."
For more information, and to find out more about the house, go to www.southernbreezehouse.com or call Lemberger at 803-684-6646.
Murder mystery
It's opening night at the opera, and the diva is dead. Now you can sit down for dinner and figure out what happened."Bel Canto," a comedic murder mystery and dinner theater, opens May 11 at the Palmetto Room in York. The 1940s-era show was written by local playwrights Laura Pfizenmayer and Ann Marie Olivia, and directed by George Amer.
A Mother's Day matinee will be May 11 at 2 p.m., with additional shows on May 12, May 15, May 16 and May 17 at 7 p.m., plus another matinee on May 18 at 2 p.m.
Proceeds from the May 12 performance benefit Hospice and Community Care. One of the actors in "Bel Canto" is Ashley Faison, who works for the Hospice. She's playing suspect "Wanda B. Astar."
Dinner will be an Italian buffet, and includes beverage and dessert. Tickets for dinner and the show are $35 a person. Tickets for the show only are $12. The Palmetto Room is at 22 N. Congress St. in York.
Reservations are required; call 803-628-7970 or e-mail lpfiz@bellsouth.net. Cheney Baltz
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